American Gods
A Novel
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4.3 • 552 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Now a STARZ® Original Series produced by FremantleMedia North America starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, and Pablo Schreiber.
Locked behind bars for three years, Shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the day when he could return to Eagle Point, Indiana. A man no longer scared of what tomorrow might bring, all he wanted was to be with Laura, the wife he deeply loved, and start a new life.
But just days before his release, Laura and Shadow’s best friend are killed in an accident. With his life in pieces and nothing to keep him tethered, Shadow accepts a job from a beguiling stranger he meets on the way home, an enigmatic man who calls himself Mr. Wednesday. A trickster and a rogue, Wednesday seems to know more about Shadow than Shadow does himself.
Life as Wednesday’s bodyguard, driver, and errand boy is far more interesting and dangerous than Shadow ever imagined. Soon Shadow learns that the past never dies . . . and that beneath the placid surface of everyday life a storm is brewing—an epic war for the very soul of America—and that he is standing squarely in its path.
“Mystery, satire, sex, horror, poetic prose—American Gods uses all these to keep the reader turning the pages.”—Washington Post
Customer Reviews
Masterwork
Diverse and detailed world mythology and folklore through the lens of American culture, American Gods weaves an intricate compelling story that will return often to the forefront of your mind. This is Gaiman in his best form.
A necessity for Gaiman fans and lovers of intelligent writing
I first read this book in high school many years ago, and have returned to it three times since. This is a fabulous and intelligent book with incredible twists and modernized mythologies. The pacing doesn't skip a beat, and you'll find yourself recommending it to friends by the time you realize you can't put it down.
One of the best books I've ever read.
I haven't read any Gaiman stories that I didn't like. I recommend reading Fragile Things after American Gods for a continuation of the adventures of Shadow.